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  Glass Window Blocks

  Planning a remodeling project? Don’t overlook glass block windows. There are many styles and options from which to choose. There are attractive colors and patterns in plastic and glass — in individual blocks, kits and ready-to- install...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Fiberglass Insulation Tips

  Working with fiberglass insulation? Better rent an astronaut ‘space suit’ or listen up. Today you’ll learn how to reduce the itching so you won’t be complaining. No matter how much protective clothing you wear and how overly...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Keep Bricks Looking Attractive

  Brick is both an attractive and durable finish. However, over time the mortar that bonds the bricks together can become cracked or loose.The removal and replacement of cracked or missing mortar between the bricks is called, “pointing.”...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Show Notes: Is your garage or workbench a dump? (2/22/14)

  Is your garage or workbench is a dump?  Don’t know how to get started, so you keep putting it off? James and Morris are real organized guys. They shared some ideas for getting your workbench tools organized...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Artificial Grass

  Want a lawn that stays beautiful 12 months a year with no weeding, watering mulching or mowing? With new, better-than-ever artificial grass, only sales are growing. Sales are up 25 percent — and the increase is mostly...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Artwork: Junk or Masterpiece?

  “Sanford and Son” debuted on TV in 1972, with Fred and Lamont running a junkyard where they consistently proved that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Ever find an old dusty painting up in the attic...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  De-fogging Mirrors / Eyeglasses

  Do your mirrors fog up after a long, hot shower? Your eyeglasses, too? If you’re tired of operating in the dark, even when your bathroom’s sunny and bright, here’s a way you can stop fog in its...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Brick is both an attractive and durable finish. However, over time the mortar that bonds the bricks together can become cracked or loose. The removal and replacement of cracked or missing mortar between the bricks is called,...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Earthquake Anchoring

  Are you prepared for an earthquake? Beyond water, food and basics, you need to think in terms of “anchoring” so that when the earth moves, your household stuff won’t. Start with big things like bookcases and file...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Barbecue Ready or Not?

  A good cleaning is all most barbecue grills need. Getting rid of rust is important. Rust can be quickly whittled down to size using a wire brush and rust solvent. Use a can of spray paint to...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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